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32 7 VR Product Image to be inserted USER MANUAL IMPORTANT ! WARRANTY INFORMATION INSIDE. PLEASE READ Trademark of TEAC Corporation JAPAN www.teac.com.au...
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Keep your purchase receipt to enable you to proceed quickly in the event of a Warranty Service. If you require Warranty Service, please contact the TEAC Customer Support Hotline at 1300 553 315 for assistance. Please ensure that you have the model number, serial number and purchase receipt ready when you call.
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Table Of Contents Important Safety Instructions ............................. 2 Supplied Accessories ..............................4 View of Unit .................................. 5 Right Side Panel......................................5 Left Side Panel......................................6 Rear Panel ........................................7 Front Panel........................................8 Stand and wall-mounted (optional) ........................... 9 Special Feature of DVD Module ..........................10 Disc Information.................................11 Remote Control ................................12 Remote Control Drawing ..................................12...
Important Safety Instructions This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage instituting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit. This symbol indicates that there are important operation and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Caution: Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into beam.
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Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions. IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS Keep these instructions. 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Heed all warnings. 2. DANGER: Visible laser radiation when open and Follow all instructions. interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to Do not use near water.
Supplied Accessories Make sure that the following accessories are provide with the product. ITEM NAME Remote Control Batteries for Remote Control AV Cables User Manual Note: Accessories and their numbers are subject to modification without prior notice.
View of Unit Right Side Panel 1. INPUT button Press to enter the source selecting menu, press the ▲▼ direction buttons to select desired mode and press the ENTER button to enter the selected mode. In system setup menu, this button also serves as the ENTER button. 2.
View of Unit Left Side Panel EJECT button Press to eject the disc from the unit. 7. ■ STOP button Press to stop disc playback in DVD mode. PLAY/PAUSE button Press to start disc playback and press it again to pause playback in DVD mode . 9.
View of Unit 1. USB PORT 8. Y/Pb/Pr and L/R audio Input Jacks Connect the USB device for DVR Connect the Y/Pb/Pr signal source in record/playback and software upgrade. Component mode. 2. HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 Input Jacks 9. COMPOSITE and L/R Audio Input Jacks Connect the HDMI signal source.
Stand and wall-mounted (optional) Your LCD TV is able to accommodate wall mounting with the use of a wall mount bracket (not supplied with LCD TV, please contact your local hardware store) and the mounting holes on the back of the unit. We recommend removing the TV stand prior to wall mounting the TV.
Special Feature of DVD Module Your TV comes equipped with a removable DVD module. Please follow the procedures below to remove or install the DVD module. Note: Before removing or installing the DVD module, ensure that the television is unplugged and turned off. DVD module removal: Refer to the illustration below and follow the procedures below to remove the DVD module from the unit:...
Disc Information Discs Supported DISC LOGO CONTENTS SIZE MAXIMUM TIME 133min(SS-SL) 242min(SS-DL) Audio + Video 12cm (active picture) 266min(DS-SL) 484min(DS-DL) Audio 12cm 74min JPEG Still high resolution 12cm Audio + Video 12cm The operating method of some DVD discs is specified by the software maker. Please refer to the instruction manual of the disc.
Remote Control Remote Control Drawing 2. DTV button Press to enter DTV mode. 3. SOUND button Press to select the screen picture mode: choose from Standard, User, Sports, Movie or Music. 4. TV.RADIO button Press to select DTV program playback or Radio program playback in DTV mode.
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Remote Control 11. AUDIO button 23. DVR.LIST button In DVD mode, press to select the audio Press to display the recorded file list. language or audio track. 24. ATV button In teletext mode, press once to display the Press to select ATV mode. concealed information, such as solution of 25.
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Remote Control Remote Control Drawing In teletext mode, press to select four groups of 3-digit numbers that are displayed in different colors at the bottom of the screen. Press the colour buttons on the remote control to select, then use the numbered buttons to input the corresponding number to display the page.
Remote Control Preparation of Remote Control Using of Remote control Softly push the back cover to open the battery Point the remote control unit from no more than compartment. about 7 meters from the remote control sensor and within about 60 degrees of the front of the unit.
System Connections Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made. Ensure that you observe the color code when connecting audio and video cables. Connecting to the Power Supply Connect the power supply cord to AC 100~240V wall outlet, see the figure below: Connecting to a TV Antenna Connect TV signal input source from the aerial to the TV jack on the rear panel of the unit.
System Connections Connecting to an External AV Signal Source (AV1/S-Video) Use the AV cables to connect the external AV signal source to the AV input jacks on the rear panel of the unit. Use a S-VIDEO cable (not supplied) to connect the external AV signal source to the S-VIDEO input jack on the rear panel of the unit.
System Connections Connecting to an External AV Signal Source (AV2) Use the AV cables to connect the external AV signal source to the AV input jacks on the rear panel of the unit. After connection, turn on the power of the unit and the external AV signal source. Press INPUT then direction buttons to select Composite 2 mode, and then press the ENTER button to confirm.
System Connections Connecting to an External AV Signal Source (YPbPr) Use AV cables to connect an external AV signal source to the Y/Pb /Pr (Component) input jacks on the rear panel of the unit. After connection, turn on the power of the unit and the external AV signal source. Press INPUT then direction buttons to select Component mode, and then press the ENTER button to confirm.
System Connections Connecting to an External AV Signal Source (HDMI) Follow the figure below to connect an HDMI signal source to one of the HDMI jacks on the rear panel of the unit. After connection, turn on the power of the unit and the external AV signal source. Press INPUT then direction buttons to select HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 mode, and then press the ENTER button to confirm.
System Connections Connecting to an External Signal Source (AV Output) Use the AV cables to connect the external AV input device to the AV output jacks on the rear panel of the unit. After connection, turn on the power of the unit and the external AV signal source. Press INPUT then direction buttons to select the corresponding mode, and then press the ENTER button to confirm.
System Connections Connecting a Coaxial Digital Output This unit is designed with a coaxial digital audio jack, can be connected to the digital amplifier, see the figure below: This feature is available only for amplifiers equipped with coaxial digital audio input connectors. Connecting a USB Device This unit is designed with a USB port so that you can connect your USB device and use the build in DVR record function.
System Connections Connecting to a PC Follow the steps and figure below to connect a PC to the unit. Connect one end of the VGA cable to the VGA IN jack on the jack panel of the unit and the other end to the PC VGA output.
Input Source Selecting The unit incorporates multiple input sources which can be selected via the Input button on the television or remote. Press the INPUT button to enter Input menu. The screen will display as shown below: Use the ▲▼direction buttons and ENTER button On the input menu, press the ▲▼...
TV Operation and System Setup Preparations After connection, press the POWER button to turn on the unit. Press the INPUT button to select ATV or DTV mode and you can then conduct the following operations: Note: In other mode, you can refer to the following instructions in DTV or ATV mode to go on with some settings.
TV Operation and System Setup If you use the unit for the first time or if your setup has changed, you can setup the unit from Channel Setup menu. Please follow the instructions below: Channel Setting Press the MENU button once to enter CHANNEL setup menu as shown on the right.
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TV Operation and System Setup DTV Manual Tuning Press the ▲▼ button to select DTV Manual Tuning and press the ENTER or ► button, the screen will display as shown on the right: Press the ◄► button to select desired channel number and press the ENTER button to start tuning.
TV Operation and System Setup Rename a channel: (this function is only available for ATV channels) Press the ▲▼ button to select a channel you want to rename and press the green button to set a ” on the channel. Press the ◄► button to highlight the character position of channel symbol “...
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TV Operation and System Setup Brightness Press the ▲▼ button to select Brightness and press the ◄► or ENTER button to enter the brightness adjusting bar. Press the ◄► button to darken or brighten the picture. Color Press the ▲▼ button to select Color and press the ◄► or ENTER button to enter the color adjusting bar.
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TV Operation and System Setup Blue Press the ▲▼ button to select Blue and press the ◄► or ENTER button to enter the adjusting bar. Press the ◄► button to select adjust the level. Note: The items Red, Green and Blue are only available when Color Temperature is set to User. Within the adjusting bar, you can select Red, Green and Blue by pressing the ▲▼...
TV Operation and System Setup Sound Setting Press the MENU button once to enter CHANNEL setup menu and press the ▲▼ button to select SOUND, the screen will display as shown. Press the ENTER or ► button to enter the menu. In the SOUND setup menu, press the ▲▼...
TV Operation and System Setup Surround Sound Press the ▲▼ button to select Surround Sound and press the ◄► button to select Off, SRS TruSurround XT or Surround. Surround Mode Press the ▲▼ button to select Surround Mode and press the ► or ENTER button to enter the sub menu as shown: Within the sub menu, press the ▲▼...
TV Operation and System Setup Off Time Press the ▲▼ button to select Off Time and press the ENTER or ► button to prompt a information box, as shown: Press the ▲▼ button to select Repeat, Hour or Minute, press the ◄► button to set. Press the ENTER button to confirm after selecting Close.
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TV Operation and System Setup Audio Language Press the ▲▼ button to select Audio Language and press the ENTER or ► button to prompt a information box, as shown: Press the ▲▼ button to select Primary or Secondary, press the ◄► button to select desired language. Press the ENTER button to confirm before selecting Close.
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TV Operation and System Setup OSD Time Out This item is used to set the duration of the OSD on the screen. Press the ▲▼ button to select OSD Time Out and press the ◄► button to select desired time. DVR File System Press the ▲▼...
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TV Operation and System Setup During disk formatting, please do not unplug the USB device and wait for several minutes. NOTES: We cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and assumes no responsibility for any loss of data that may occur when connected to this unit.
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TV Operation and System Setup Allow Update Press the ▲▼ button to select Allow Update and press the ◄► button to select On or Off. System Update Time Set the time when the system update automatically in standby mode. Press the ▲▼ button to select System Update Time and press the ►...
DVR Function In DTV Mode Only DVR function allows the unit to record live DTV program and make it available for reviewing at any time. NOTE: When DVR function is in progress, please do not unplug the power and external USB device at will. When DVR function is active, the power indicator will blink with red and blue colours consecutively.
DVR Function While in Time Shift mode, operations below can be used. Press the button repeatedly to increases the fast forward/rewind speed. Press the button to jump about 30 seconds forward. Press the button to jump about 30 seconds backward. Press the button once to set the beginning point “A”...
DVR Function Playing recorded program The Digital Video Recording List contains a list of past recorded programs. Press the DVR.LIST button on the remote control to enter the Recorded List, as shown: Press the DVR.LIST button repeatedly to list the files in the order of either Program, Channel or Time.
DVR Function Schedule Recording Schedule Recording is a function which permits the recording of future programs. This automated command can be set by the user with reference to the local program guide. Press the GUIDE button to display the Electronic Program Guide menu, as shown: Select your desired TV program and press the RECORD button to enter the Recorder menu, as shown: From here you can modify the start and end date and time...
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DVR Function Use the ▲▼ button to select desired item and press the ENTER button to enter. Program Select a program. Set a date to start recording in the future. Start Date The start date should be later than the current date. Set a time to start recording in the future.
EPG Function In DTV Mode Only This system has an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) to help your navigation through all the possible viewing options. The EPG supplies information such as program listings, start and end times for all available services. In addition, the detailed information about the program is often available in the EPG (the availability and amount of these program details will vary, depending on the particular broadcaster).
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EPG Function To schedule a program reminder Select a program on the PROGRAM GUIDE menu then press the blue button to enter the Reminder menu, as shown on the right: If you want to adjust any of the settings, press the ▲▼ button to select desired item and press the ◄►...
NICAM Function The unit supports NICAM function when in TV mode. Under NICAM TV broadcast: When receiving stereo audio signals, press the STEREO button on the remote control repeatedly to select the sound tracks between NICAM STEREO and Mono and the screen will show the corresponding display as shown below: When receiving bilingual audio signals, press the STEREO button on the remote control repeatedly to shift the sound tracks between NICAM DUAL I, NICAM DUAL II, NICAM DUAL I+II and Mono...
DVD Playback Operation Preparation Connect the unit to the power supply and press the POWER button to turn on the unit. Repeatedly press the INPUT button on the remote control to select DVD mode and press the ENTER button to enter. Gently insert the disc, with the label side toward the front of the television, into the disc tray slot until about half of the disc is in the tray and then the disc will be drawn into the disc tray and loaded automatically.
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DVD Playback Operation Previous and Next Press the button to go to the next chapter. Press the button once to return to the beginning of the current chapter or track; press it twice to go to the previous chapter. Fast Playback button to activate fast rewind or fast forward playback.
DVD Playback Operation Subtitles The on board DVD player is capable of supporting DVDs with multiple language selections. To access the subtitle selection on a multi-subtitle disc, press the SUBTITLE button on the remote control during play, and select the user prefered option. Some DVDs do not support this function.
DVD Playback Operation JPEG Playback JPEG is a common picture format that requires small amounts of storage per image and has low loss in resolution. Hundreds of pictures can be stored on a disc in this format. In order to view JPEG photo albums, you can ask your film development company to make a ”PICTURE CD”...
DVD Playback Operation AVI Playback AVI is the name of a revolutionary new video code, which is based on the new AVI compression standard for video. Load an AVI disc in the disc tray, the player will enter the reading mode. The screen displays the root menu.
DVD Playback Operation USB and SD/MS/MMC Card Function In DVD mode, connect USB device to the USB port or insert SD/MS/MMC card into the SD/MS/MMC card slot on the left side of the unit. Make sure that files are stored in the USB and SD/MS/MMC card before connection. When you turn on the unit, the media select menu will appear on the screen, as shown on the right: This menu also appears when pressing the CARD button in...
DVD System Setup This is the place where you can arrange all important settings for the cooperation of the DVD with the TV set and other audio equipment. General Operating Steps Press the INPUT button to change to DVD mode. Press the SETUP button on the remote control, the settings menu will appear.
DVD Setup Menu OSD Lang Please select preferred language for the OSD menus. Captions You can activate the captions display during playback with “On” or deactivate the display with “Off”. Screen Saver When activated, under stop mode, the unit will go into screen saver mode if the same image remains on the screen for several minutes.
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DVD Setup Menu Dolby Digital Setup: Dual Mono This function is used to set audio output. Stereo: Stereo signal output. L-Mono: Left audio channel signal output. R-Mono: Right audio channel signal output. Mix-Mono: Output of left and right mixed audio signals. Dynamic Use this function for setting the linear, dynamic compression ratio that can be used to implement various signal compression...
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DVD Setup Menu Sharpness This menu allows the settings for the sharpness of the picture: ”High“, “Medium“ or “Low“ . Select "Low" for a soft image and "High" to improve a blurry image. Brightness and Contrast Used to set the brightness and contrast of the image to conform to the surrounding light and according to individual preferences.
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DVD Setup Menu Audio, Subtitle and Disc Menu If a DVD contains several languages, you can choose the language for the playback, subtitles and DVD menu. Default This option is used to reset the unit. The factory settings are adopted. Notes: Resetting is only possible when the disk is removed from the DVD drive.
Troubleshooting SYMPTOM CHECK ITEM Make sure the disc is loaded in. Make sure the disc is not dirty or warped. Make sure the player’s region code is the same as the region code The player cannot play. of the DVD disc. Make sure water condensation has not occurred.
Specifications Model LCDV3257DVR Screen Size 32-inch TFT LCD TV Native Resolution 1366 × 768 Pixels Brightness 500 cd/m Contrast Ratio 2500 :1 Response time (ms) 6.5 ms Color System Sound System BG/I/DK Tuner VHF/UHF: 48.25~863.25MHz Antenna 75Ω VHF/UHF input Stereo...
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